Questions relating to playing chess on the internet
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Looking for books specializing in chess play from black
I play online chess at a popular site and while playing from black, I win 58% of my games. I think I have a natural tendency to be a 'counterpuncher'. I seem to derive a perverse enjoyment in playing ...
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how would you determine that the player is cheating in online chess
There are a lot of online website, where players can play chess in real time with each other. Most of the games are 5-10 minutes long. With the availability of chess software one can take an advantage ...
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Why would a player throw a game?
So I am kind of new to chess and I have been playing online. I have been playing for a year and I consider myself a mediocre player, not too good and not too bad. Recently I got this invitation from ...
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Is there an online chess game or app that allows for custom setup of pieces?
Question arose with a friend when he he posted this picture on his blog.
Is there a game where you could configure a game with the pieces like this? I know it is a bit odd, but he and I suspected ...
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Is there a FICS client for Android? [closed]
Is there an Android client for the Free Internet Chess Server (FICS)?
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What are ways of practicing blindfold chess?
Is there a way to practice blindfold chess on the computer?
For example, are there any programs online which give only a transcript of the moves played, and allow you to type in your next move, ...
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What are the differences between playing online and OTB?
What are some differences between playing online vs playing OTB (over-the-board)? If you are used to playing online, like myself, would playing OTB have a big impact on your play?
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How to organize a chess tournament?
I want to organize an amateur chess tournament inside the company I work for. I am looking for a convenient way of creating groups, keeping the scores and getting some statistics.
Is there an online ...
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Which chess website has the strongest players?
The debate on which is the "best" chess website tends to be subjective and thus is inconclusive. On the other hand, the site that has the strongest players should be objectively ascertainable provided ...
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What are some of the best sites to play chess? [closed]
What are some of the best sites for online chess?
Free sites with friendly communities are better.
